IBPS SO Prelims Admit Card 2026 Released at ibps.in: Check Download Steps and Exam Date

Published: Friday, August 21, 2026, 11:09 [IST]

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the IBPS SO Prelims Admit Card 2026 for candidates appearing in the Specialist Officer CRP SPL-XVI Preliminary Examination. The call letter was released on August 20, 2026, and registered candidates can now download it through the official IBPS website, ibps.in.

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Candidates will need their Registration Number/Roll Number and Password/Date of Birth to access the admit card. The IBPS SO Preliminary Examination is scheduled to be conducted on August 29, 2026.

IBPS SO Prelims Admit Card 2026: Important Highlights

Particulars	Details
Conducting Body	Institute of Banking Personnel Selection
Exam	IBPS Specialist Officer CRP SPL-XVI
Post	Specialist Officer Scale I
Total Vacancies	1,035
Admit Card Release Date	August 20, 2026
Prelims Exam Date	August 29, 2026
Selection Process	Prelims, Mains and Interview
Official Website	ibps.in

Candidates should download the call letter and carefully check the examination centre, reporting time, shift and other instructions mentioned on it.

IBPS SO Prelims Exam Date 2026

The IBPS SO Preliminary Examination 2026 will be held on August 29, 2026. Candidates appearing for the examination should reach their allotted test centre according to the reporting time mentioned on the admit card.

The call letter contains important information required on examination day. Candidates should verify all details after downloading the document and follow the instructions provided by IBPS.

How to Download IBPS SO Prelims Call Letter 2026?

Candidates can follow these steps to download the IBPS SO Preliminary Examination admit card:

1. Visit the official IBPS website, ibps.in.

2. Go to the CRP Specialist Officers section.

3. Click on the link for the IBPS SO CRP SPL-XVI Preliminary Examination Call Letter.

4. Enter your Registration Number or Roll Number.

5. Enter your Password or Date of Birth.

6. Submit the login details.

7. The IBPS SO Prelims admit card will appear on the screen.

8. Check the exam date, centre, reporting time and other details.

9. Download and print the call letter for future use.

Candidates should retain the admit card safely until the completion of the recruitment process.

Documents Required for IBPS SO Prelims Exam

Candidates should carry the IBPS SO Preliminary Examination call letter along with a valid photo identity proof to the examination centre. The identity document should contain details matching those provided during registration.

Applicants should also read the examination-day instructions printed on the call letter and follow the rules regarding permitted items and reporting time.

IBPS SO Selection Process 2026

The selection process for IBPS Specialist Officer Scale I recruitment comprises three major stages:

Preliminary Examination
Main Examination
Interview

Candidates who qualify in the Preliminary Examination will proceed to the next stage according to the prescribed selection criteria. Those who qualify in the subsequent stages will be considered for final selection, subject to fulfilment of the applicable requirements.

IBPS SO Recruitment 2026: Key Details

IBPS is conducting the CRP SPL-XVI recruitment for 1,035 Specialist Officer Scale I vacancies. With the Preliminary Examination scheduled for August 29, candidates should download their call letters promptly and verify their examination details.

The admit card released on August 20, 2026 is an important document for appearing in the examination. Candidates should carry the required documents and report to their allotted centres within the prescribed time.

Candidates should regularly check the official IBPS website for further updates regarding the Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, results and subsequent stages of the Specialist Officer recruitment process.